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Barney Ray Sissom
Barney Ray Sissom, 79, of Woodbury went to his heavenly home on May 3, 2026 with his loving family by his side. He is the son of the late Homer & Hessie Duke Sissom. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Linda Brown Sissom of Woodbury; Children Rhonda Spry (Jay) Womack and Scottie…
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Meet the Class of 2026
WBRY continues the tradition of saluting members of the graduating class at Cannon County High School. Listen for student profiles on the days and hours listed on AM 1540, FM 107.1 and streaming at WBRY.com. Monday – May 4th 9am Lillian (Abi) Alexander 10am Harlee Adams 11am Elly Bain 12pm Emma Barrett 1pm Iasiah Bang 2pm …
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Tennesseans Are Urged to Take Precautions Against Ticks
The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid tick bites and tick-borne diseases. Spring is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the many beautiful state parks and other amazing locations Tennessee has to offer. “This is a great time of the year for outdoor activities. It’s important to…
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79 Counties Report Unemployment Rates in Tennessee Below 5%
Seventy-nine of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates below 5% in February, even as most counties saw an increase in their rates over the previous month, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). In 87 counties, unemployment rates for February were up when compared with January rates. Rates…
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2026 Legislative Session Comes to a Close
Governor Bill Lee marked the close of his final legislative session, which includes the successful passage of his $58.3 billion budget focused on strategic investments to strengthen Tennessee’s future. “When I first became Governor, I was hopeful about what we could accomplish in partnership with the General Assembly to serve Tennesseans,” said Gov. Lee. “Over eight legislative…
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Tennesseans Encouraged to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is encouraging Tennesseans to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time. Take Back Day gives people a simple way to safely, securely, and anonymously dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired…
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Tennessee’s 2026 Spring Turkey Hunting Season Starts April 11
Tennessee’s statewide spring turkey hunting season opens Saturday, April 11, and will continue through Sunday, May 24. All 95 counties are open to the spring turkey seasons. However, there are some exceptions on public land (see the WMA section of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s 2025-26 Tennessee Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping Guide for details). Birds may be harvested…
